Architectural Designer - Bachelor of Architecture

Design for Every Life.

At Animal Arts, we listen, learn, and share knowledge to create innovative spaces for the care of animals. Through architecture and design, we promote and support the advancement of animal welfare and wellness. As a nationally recognized architecture and design firm specializing exclusively in animal care environments, we create veterinary hospitals, animal shelters, specialty animal care facilities, and related projects throughout North America.

We are seeking a talented and passionate Architectural Designer with a strong design skillset, exceptional graphic and visualization skills, and a genuine enthusiasm for architecture. This position is ideal for a recent graduate or emerging professional who is eager to contribute to meaningful projects, grow professionally, and become part of a collaborative team dedicated to advancing animal welfare through design.

This position aligns with the AIA career development categories of Recent Graduate, Architectural Staff Level I, or Architect Level I, depending on experience, licensure progress, and demonstrated capabilities. The role provides mentorship, technical development, and increasing design and project responsibilities as experience and expertise grow.

Our team members embody the following core values:

• Approachable – We strive for an environment where clients and teammates feel comfortable sharing ideas, asking questions, and working together.
• Compassionate – We care deeply about our clients, our colleagues, and the animals our work serves.
• Practical Innovation – We create thoughtful, creative solutions grounded in real-world application.
• Collaborative Communication – We listen actively, communicate clearly, and work together to achieve the best outcomes.
• Responsible, Reliable, and Resourceful – We take ownership of our work, support one another, and continually seek solutions.

Position Overview

The Architectural Designer will actively support project teams through all phases of design and documentation. This role offers the opportunity to participate in programming, planning, conceptual design, visualization, construction documentation, consultant coordination, and project delivery while working alongside experienced architects and designers on unique and impactful projects.

The ideal candidate is highly creative, visually talented, curious, eager to learn, and passionate about design excellence. We are looking for someone who not only possesses strong technical abilities, but also demonstrates exceptional design thinking, graphic communication skills, and a desire to positively impact animal welfare through the built environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop creative architectural concepts and design solutions from programming through construction documentation.
• Assist with planning, programming, and space analysis activities.
• Create compelling presentation materials, renderings, diagrams, and client-facing graphics.
• Build and maintain accurate Revit models through multiple project phases.
• Produce architectural drawings and construction documentation.
• Coordinate project information with structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, civil, and specialty consultants.
• Participate in design reviews and contribute innovative ideas to project teams.
• Research materials, building systems, sustainability strategies, and applicable codes.
• Assist with field verification, site visits, and existing conditions documentation. (Travel may be required depending on site locations.)
• Balance multiple assignments while communicating workload, deadlines, and project progress.
• Maintain high standards of design quality, technical accuracy, and graphic presentation.
• Contribute positively to our collaborative studio culture and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications Required

• Bachelor of Architecture (5-year professional degree) or Master of Architecture from an accredited architecture program.
• 0-3 years of professional architectural experience.
• Strong design portfolio demonstrating creativity, conceptual thinking, and visual communication skills.
• Proficiency in Revit.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite.
• Excellent graphic, presentation, and visualization abilities.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Passion for architecture, design, animal welfare, and lifelong learning.

Preferred

• Progress toward architectural licensure or recently licensed.
• Experience with Chaos Enscape or similar visualization software, Smartsheet, Deltek VantagePoint, and Autodesk Forma.
• Internship or professional experience within an architecture firm.
• Experience in animal care, healthcare, institutional, or commercial architecture.

Why Animal Arts?

At Animal Arts, you'll work on projects unlike any other in the industry. Our specialized focus allows us to design facilities that directly support animal health, welfare, and the human-animal bond. We are committed to mentorship, professional growth, design excellence, and maintaining a supportive culture.

Benefits & Perks

We invest in our team's health, growth, and work-life balance.

• 100% employer-paid medical insurance
• Dental, vision, life, and long-term disability coverage
• 401(k) with employer match
• Generous PTO, sick leave, paid holidays, birthday, and floating holiday
• Flexible hybrid work environment
• RTD EcoPass/Just Ride transit pass
• Gym membership reimbursement
• Professional development support
• Monthly Yoga

To Apply

Please submit both a resume and portfolio to be considered.

Compensation

Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $58,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Do you have a Bachelor of Architecture from an accrediated school or a Master of Architecture?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Boulder, CO 80304 (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Boulder, CO 80304